As a disaster relief responder, founder Julie Colombino first visited Haiti in the wake of the devastating 2010 earthquake. Feeling lost amidst the devastation, she prayed and cried out for help. The only word she remembers hearing was “Listen.” And so she did. Not long after did a woman tell Julie, “I don’t want any water, but I need a job.” So, doing what any reasonable person would do, Julie sold everything she had and moved to Haiti, where she set out on a mission to do just that – create business-driven solutions for survivors.
Since its inception, she has been a champion for impact-oriented businesses that are leading social change around the world. REBUILD globally is making an impact in Haiti by operating a hybrid business that provides education and job training to the most vulnerable, which then serves as a direct pipeline to dignified living-wage employment at deux mains, the Haitian owned and operated business she incubated.